Customs Manager

Job Description - Customs Manager (MER0003G6V) About Us At Mercedes-Benz UK, we're passionate about what we do. Whether we're exploring ways to make motoring more sustainable, or pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation underpins everything we do.
How you'll play your part We're looking for someone highly motivated and curious, who can apply their excellent knowledge of customs compliance and has an active interest in keeping up to date with international trade developments, supply chain innovations, and regulatory changes. Your key purpose in this role will be to manage UK Customs compliance processes and controls for the importation of vehicles and parts to the UK and supporting other UK group companies on customs matters.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the development and maintenance of UK Customs policies, procedures, and controls within the Mercedes Group Customs compliance framework. This includes validating and maintaining master data and tariff codes, managing post-import reviews, and optimising Customs processes with the Central Mercedes-Benz AG team. You will utilise your great communication skills as you'll oversee relationships with internal and external logistics providers to ensure smooth operational processes for the movement of goods into and out of the UK.
You'll possess strong analytical skills as you'll conduct regular risk analysis of declarations and sample checks will be performed to ensure compliance, with follow-up on any issues as required. You'll have proven ability to successfully deliver and implement multiple projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business-driven approach. Skilled in prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining clear communication with management to provide timely updates and ensuring project alignment.
You will go on to provide internal Customs consultancy services to the other UK group companies as you'll possess expertise in import clearance, tariff classification, customs valuation, and parts logistics, with strong knowledge in origin calculation and documentation for exports and imports.
You should be prepared to travel to various sites as needed, working closely with group companies, logistics suppliers, and customs brokers.
At Mercedes-Benz, we operate with integrity and therefore you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our policies and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti-Bribery and all relevant competition law.
What's in it for you As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. We are pleased to be able to offer a hybrid working approach – achieving a great balance between remote and office working.
We're here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work-life balance. We'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.
Who we are Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz, you'll find a passionate team working to drive creative solutions, who think and act luxury brand in everything that we do. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity.
We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas.
What's next? Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal – this is our parent company site, so don't worry, you're in safe hands. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.
Please be assured that we're here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We're also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.
If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Mercedes-Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA or ******.

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